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2018 Honda Ridgeline Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2018 Honda Ridgeline has 6 recalls, 154 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.

6

Recalls

154

Complaints

★★★★★

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026

Recalls

19V053000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline trucks. Exposure to acids, such as from car wash soaps, can result in the f...

18V221000

SEATS

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles and 2018 Acura MDX vehicles. The front driver and passe...

20E068000

EQUIPMENT

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling all Honda Genuine Accessory Tonneau Covers, part number 08Z07-T6Z-100F, sold for installation on 2017-20...

21V932000

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may be...

22V867000

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline vehicles. Opening and closing the tailgate may break the rearview camera wi...

23V858000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Rid...

Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

Front Crash

★★★★★

Side Crash

★★★★★

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2018 Honda Ridgeline PU/CC AWD

Top Complaint Categories

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
34
BACK OVER PREVENTION
22
ENGINE
17
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
17
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
10
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
9
POWER TRAIN
5
STRUCTURE
4

Problems by Component

Other50Electrical49Engine19Fuel System13Structure8Powertrain6Visibility3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 1, 2026ENGINETruck only has 40,500 miles. Was driving down road and made a clunk noise and engine seized up and ...
Jan 27, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI had the backup camera harness recall performed on my 2018 Honda Ridgeline on 09/06/2023 by Honda o...
Nov 26, 2025ENGINEService engine light came on and mechanic stated the failed rod bearings have made the vehicle undri...
Nov 25, 2025ENGINEWhile driving the vehicle to the dealership to have them inspect the vehicle for a knocking noise co...
Nov 13, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKESThe contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50-55 M...
Nov 2, 2025ENGINEMy check engine light came on and within minutes there was a loud noise, smoke and my vehicle lost p...
Oct 9, 2025FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTUREMultiple warning lights appeared and remained illuminated on my dash, all related to safety features...
Sep 5, 2025ENGINEEngine started making a knocking noise on start up. Got progressively worse for the next 3 days befo...
Aug 5, 2025POWER TRAINThe truck has a hard/rough shifting between 2nd and 3rd gear in an automatic transmission. No dash l...
Aug 4, 2025ENGINEHad a clacking noise that got louder depending on RPM's, scheduled a visit to the dealer same day to...
Jun 8, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMKEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL UNIT PART NUMBER: 38320-T6Z-A31 The vehicle headlights came on and dash lig...
Mar 17, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINEWe were traveling up the freeway just like any other day. Out of nowhere the low oil light flashed ...
Mar 17, 2025SUSPENSIONThe vehicle’s front suspension system failed, specifically the driver’s side and passenger’s side fr...
Feb 27, 2025ENGINEAs I was driving on the freeway, the vehicle lost power completely without any prior warning. All th...
Feb 6, 2025FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI went to fill my vehicle with gasoline on 02/06/2025. The 2018 Honda Ridgeline has a capless fuel s...
Jan 7, 2025FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe referenced Recall for my Honda Ridgeline indicates that the fuel pump is suspect for an inadequa...
Jan 4, 2025ENGINEAfter performing regular maintenance to Honda Ridgeline 2018 by replacing the spark plugs, spark plu...
Jan 2, 2025ENGINECrankshaft leading to rod bearing failure causing engine failure. Same issuse as 2017 and 2019 model...
Nov 8, 2024FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:...
Nov 5, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMInfotainment system have a black screen